Back in our teens we’d do anything to get a shiver down our spine. Think watching The Exorcist or whispering, “candy man” three times into the mirror. These days, some ‘scary’ films can be tacky, if not laughable. Luckily, there is a final opportunity to be truly disturbed. “From director Barry Adamson comes a movie that will shock, anger, provoke and unsettle you…” Right then. We’re sold.

Therapist is Barry Adamson’s first shot behind the camera. It’s a dark, 40 minute ride alongside a Polish immigrant searching for her twin sister. But the plot features a world-within-a world structure, merging simultaneously with a narrative of the movie producer and his therapist.

Inspired by Hitchcock, the lines between reality, fantasy and memory become blurred. You can eliminate the chance of subsequent nightmares with a moderated Q&A after the screening. There will also be champagne and Mexican food from Blue Corn to lighten the mood.

Adamson is traditionally a muso. A founding member of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, he’s familiar to fans of post-punk band Magazine from the late ‘70s. His musical skills have seen him create haunting movie scores for other directors, including David Lynch and Oliver Stone. Obviously, he composed the score for Therapist as well.

Just in case you doubt that a single man can have so many talents, guests will be treated to a live performance from Adamson’s soon-to-be-released album ‘I Will Set You Free.’ With only 50 tickets available, the first show sold out. But due to mass complaints and popular demand there will be a second screening and performance on the January 24.

Tickets can be book in person or over the phone.

Location: Pure Pop Records, 221 Barkly Street, St Kilda
When: 7pm| Jan 23 (sold out) and Jan 24
Phone: (03) 9525 5066
Details: purepop.com.au